Arak (drink) - Wikipedia Arak is traditionally made of grapes and aniseed (the seeds of the anise plant); when crushed, their oil provides arak with a slight licorice taste [1] Dates , figs , and other fruits are sometimes added
What to know about Irans Arak heavy water reactor | AP News The Arak reactor became a point of contention after U S President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018 Ali Akbar Salehi, a high-ranking nuclear official in Iran, claimed on Iranian state television in 2019 that Tehran bought extra parts to replace the portion of the reactor into which officials poured concrete
What Is Arak, The Trendy Middle Eastern Liquor? - Food Republic Araks are commonly distilled and diluted to about 53% alcohol by volume, meaning they're in the neighborhood of 90 to 100 proof Arak is made from grape varieties like Obeidy and Merwah, which typically are harvested during the autumn months
How To Drink Arak (The Ultimate Guide) - DineWithDrinks Arak, also spelled Araq, is a Levantine anise-flavored distilled alcohol that is colorless and unsweetened The Greeks have ouzo as their national drink, and Lebanon has arak as theirs Arak from Lebanon and Syria is flavored with aniseed (yansoun in Arabic) but contains no sugar or other additives
Arak | Taste, Alcoholic Beverage, Ingredients | Britannica arak, triple-distilled alcoholic beverage traditionally made in the Levant region from white grapes of the Obaideh (Obeidy) or Merwah varieties and anise seeds It belongs to a class of anise-flavored liquors known as anisettes, which also includes ouzo, raki, and sambuca
What is Arak? - Travel Distilled Arak is typically served in a special glass called a “rakweh” or “arak glass,” which has a long, thin neck and a wide base It is traditionally consumed by diluting it with water and adding ice cubes, which helps to release the flavors and aromas